Epic of Gilgamesh

3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2007–2024.

What people on Hacker News said

inklesspen

Heading even further back in time, I love this rendition of Gilgamesh: http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0618275649/ Even in 2000 BCE they thought the world was ancient.

on HN, 2007

wrp

Things that were interesting to me for representing older times -- The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Battle of Maldon.

on HN, 2024

Where it comes up

Ask HN: What are your favorite classic books? 2024 · 1 recommendation
Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift? 2016 · 1 recommendation
What books would you recommend reading? Why? 2007 · 1 recommendation